US EditionWhite House: Trump ‘would not recommend’ special prosecutor for Epstein files
WASHINGTON, D.C., JUL 17 – The White House says no special prosecutor will be recommended after an exhaustive Justice Department review found no new credible evidence in the Epstein case, amid political disputes.
- During Thursday’s briefing, Karoline Leavitt said President Donald Trump would not recommend a special prosecutor in the Jeffrey Epstein case, in Washington, D.C.
- According to the Justice Department memo, last week’s review found no evidence Epstein maintained a 'client list' and confirmed he died by suicide.
- In Congress, 11 House lawmakers, including nine Republicans, backed Massie and Khanna’s effort as of Thursday, supporting a vote on Epstein files.
- Meanwhile, Republican members of Congress and activist Laura Loomer have called for a special counsel in the Epstein case, deepening party rifts.
- Procedurally, the Justice Department regulations permit the attorney general to appoint outside special counsels, as recent inquiries into Presidents Biden and Trump demonstrate.
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Epstein Scandal: Trump to not recommend special counsel in case; know why
The White House on Thursday (July 17) said that US President Donald Trump will not recommend appointing a special prosecutor for the Epstein case. The announcement was made by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. "The president would not recommend [a] special prosecutor in the Epstein case. That’s how he feels," she said. "The president has called for Attorney General Pam Bondi, the Department of Justice and the FBI to put forward any …
Trump will not recommend special prosecutor in Epstein case - Hawaii Tribune-Herald
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will not recommend appointing a special prosecutor in the Jeffrey Epstein case, his press secretary said on Thursday, amid pressure from some of his supporters and renewed public scrutiny on the convicted sex offender’s connections to powerful figures.
ThePatriotLight - UPDATE: President Trump Will NOT Recommend Special Prosecutor for Epstein Case
ThePatriotLight - As we reported yesterday, John Solomon recently claimed that President Trump told him he was totally “on board” with appointing a Special Prosecutor to investigate the Epstein case. However, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt just denied that will be happening. In response to a reporter’s question, Leavitt answered, “The President would not recommend a special prosecutor in the Epstein case. That’s how he feels.” Watch her full r…
Trump won’t recommend special counsel in Epstein investigation
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will not recommend a special counsel in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, a White House spokeswoman said Thursday, turning aside calls for further action in an inquiry that has roiled the Justice Department and angered supporters who had been expecting a treasure trove of documents from the case. The rejection of a special counsel is part of an effort by the White House to turn the page from continued outrage…
Chicago Tribune
Independent EspañolBy ERIC TUCKER WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will not recommend a special counsel in the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, a White House spokeswoman said Thursday, brushing aside calls for further action in a probe that has roiled the Justice Department and enraged Trump supporters who had been hoping for the release of documents in the case.
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